Moving to Paraguay from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Paraguay — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Paraguay, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Paraguay.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay performs significantly better than Botswana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Paraguay performs significantly better than Botswana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Paraguay leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Paraguay generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Gaborone | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Asuncion |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana and Paraguay. To live, work, or study long-term in Paraguay, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Paraguay's immigration authority.
Botswana passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa Required
Paraguay passport holder visiting Botswana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Paraguay?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Paraguay has 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Paraguay safe for expats?
Botswana generally does better on safety, though Paraguay leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Paraguay is 7.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Paraguay compared to Botswana?
Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Paraguay, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Paraguay scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Paraguay compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Asuncion is 83°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Asuncion receives around 55.2 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Paraguay?
The official languages in Paraguay are Guaraní and Spanish. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
